Scandal, Love, and a Historic Pony Express Cover
This Virginia City Pony Express cover carried more than mail – it carries the weight of a scandal that rocked 19th-century America. Sent to Clara C. Crittenden in 1864, it…
Oh No! Are Those Faded Fish Postage Stamps?!
Oops! We left Micronesia tropical fish postage stamp sheets on top of a cabinet under a ceiling light and THIS happened! You can easily see which ones were protected under…
Texas’s Secret Marihuana Tax Stamps
Did you know Texas used to have a “marihuana” tax, even though the substance is illegal in the state? The tax was only in place from 1989-2016, and made tax…
A Fly in the Ointment… Or a Hair in the Ink?!
At first glance, you might think this stamp has been canceled… But it’s actually a small mistake that sometimes appears on overprinted stamps. During the overprinting process, a hair got…
World War II USO Cover Helps Soldier Stay in Touch with Home
The United Service Organization (USO) does a lot to support our soldiers. That includes making sure they can send mail home without worrying about postage. Here’s an example of a…
Stamped Envelopes with Missing Ink
Every so often, we come across stamps with ink colors missing. But have you ever seen a stamped envelope that was only partially inked? Here are three examples, although sometimes…
Have You Ever Seen a JFK Mourning Cover?
Have you ever seen a JFK mourning cover? After President Kennedy was assassinated November 22, 1963, countless Americans sent letters of condolence to First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Her private secretaries…